CVE-2019-20670 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-20670, a Medium severity vulnerability affecting NETGEAR devices. Find out how to mitigate the stored XSS issue and protect your systems.
Stored XSS vulnerabilities have been identified in specific models of NETGEAR devices, impacting RBR50, RBS50, and RBK50 devices.
Understanding CVE-2019-20670
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS, with specific versions being vulnerable.
What is CVE-2019-20670?
Stored XSS vulnerabilities have been found in NETGEAR devices, affecting RBR50, RBS50, and RBK50 devices.
The Impact of CVE-2019-20670
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6 (Medium severity) with high confidentiality and integrity impacts.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-20670
Stored XSS vulnerability details and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
- Stored XSS vulnerability in NETGEAR devices
- Impacting RBR50, RBS50, and RBK50 devices
Affected Systems and Versions
- RBR50 devices before version 2.3.5.30
- RBS50 devices before version 2.3.5.30
- RBK50 devices before version 2.3.5.30
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Local
- Privileges Required: High
- User Interaction: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to version 2.3.5.30 or later
- Monitor for any suspicious activities
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and security patches
- Implement network segmentation and access controls
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches provided by NETGEAR